Despite concerns regarding Morgans Hotel Group Management’s move to terminate its hotel management agreement with Baha Mar, resort officials insist the opening of the multibillion-dollar facility will not be delayed.

A group of students from The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently got an idea of the scope and possible impact of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar development during a recent tour of the Cable Beach development.

Abaco’s Chief Councilor today labelled as “heartbreaking” the destruction of acres of wetlands, slashed by heavy equipment on a site being developed under expansion plans by a resort known as Treasure Sands despite a cease and desist order by government.

With construction booming and interest continuing to build, the sprawling beachfront and marina community of Palm Cay is benefiting nearly 100 people who are working either directly for the development or for contractors and subcontractors on the job.